Toddler Development

The simple acts of drawing and coloring are  literally childs’ play, however, they both play an important role in a child’s physical, emotional and cognitive development. Like no other activity, drawing and coloring allows young children to express themselves and their emotions, experience autonomy and build their confidence. Drawing and coloring are also excellent pre-cursors to developing writing skills because the toddler is honing his or her fine motor skills which are essential when learning to write. Read More

Now that your child is a preschooler weighing above 40 lbs, it is about time that you check if the car seat that you are using is safe enough. Chances are that your child’s weight has crossed the maximum specifications of the car seat. If your child’s head has become taller than the seat then you also need to consider changing the car seat for a seat that will match the requirements of your child’s age, weight and height. Read More

One of the best toys to give to your children, are stuffed and educational toys. The reason being is because they are cuddly and they comfort you, they look good and many people have them as collectibles. Children these days want the latest stuffed and plush toys like stuffed toys from the latest video games, and the latest anime, TV shows and movies. Stuffed animal toys can also be used to express themselves emotionally and creatively. Read More

In America, babysitting has always been a respected job among young people; something near to home to make some extra money without the usual downfalls that come with a part-time job. Teenagers would often plan their strategies for summer break on how best to promote their services, getting as many good quality babysitting jobs as they could manage. But these days babysitting jobs are starting to fade. Read More

Few parents have made it through any child’s toddler stage without having to deal with a few tantrums. They are one of the most difficult things mothers and fathers have to deal with when their children are young. You can save yourself a lot of frustration by taking steps to avoid them as much as possible. And when they do occur, remaining calm can help you put them to an end much more quickly. Read More

When your baby is big enough to make a mess but still too small to clean it up, picking up after her can be quite a challenge. Sometimes it seems like she goes through an entire load of clothes in a day or two. And let’s not forget all of those mealtime messes. Read More

Asthma affects millions of children throughout the world. One of the most important things that any parent should be able to identify is the asthma symptoms in children. Read More

Some toddlers live for bath time. Their faces light up with joy when you mention getting in the tub, and they would happily spend a large portion of their lives there if you would allow it. Other toddlers, however, can’t stand taking a bath. You have to bring them kicking and screaming to the tub, and you don’t get a moment’s peace until the bath is over. Read More

When your child is an infant, he may have no problem with going to the babysitter. Babies usually adapt to new caregivers well as long as their needs are being attended to. So it often comes as a shock when you go to drop your 1 year old off at his long-time sitter, and he starts screaming. Read More

Reading is one of the most important skills your child will learn. It’s a skill that most of us use each and every day. Getting your toddler interested in reading will make her more excited about learning how to read when the time comes. Read More